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Internet Providers in Pinetops, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Pinetops, NC

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 8.4%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 27.6%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 59%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 69.6%
  • Locality Networks
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 27.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 62.9%

Best Internet Providers in Pinetops, NC

Brightspeed stands as the top internet service provider in Pinetops, North Carolina, delivering DSL connections with download speeds up to 80 Mbps. With 97.20% coverage at a starting price of $50 per month, Brightspeed offers a reliable and affordable option for residents. Though its speeds lag behind satellite options, its extensive reach makes it a practical choice. DSL coverage in Pinetops overall is just 36%, but Brightspeed's wide coverage effectively bridges this gap.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet both provide 100% coverage in Pinetops through satellite connections. Viasat offers maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, starting at $149.99 per month, making it the fastest among the top providers. HughesNet, with speeds up to 100 Mbps at $49.99 per month, offers a slightly more affordable option. While satellite internet guarantees complete coverage even in underserved areas, it usually comes with higher costs. The availability of satellite services, along with fixed wireless, cable, and fiber options, ensures Pinetops residents have varied choices to meet their internet needs and budgets.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
69.55%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Locality Networks
27.49%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Pinetops, NC

Provider Connection Types in Pinetops, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Pinetops, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
35.86%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
25.66%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
65.25%

List of Internet Providers in Pinetops, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 80 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Locality Networks Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Pinetops, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $149.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Locality Networks $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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